Solar Energy World is a solar energy company based out of Elkridge, Maryland that installs solar panels and solar hot water systems in Delmarva. The company installed the SunPower system that powers the first ZeroHouse 2.0 on the East Coast in 2012. The original headquarters was located in Jessup, Maryland, but was moved to Elkridge in November 2010.
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History
Solar Energy World was founded in 2009, as the joint venture of the founders of HomeFix Corporation and Al Gleeson Electric Company. The company was originally located in Jessup, Maryland, but is now headquartered in Elkridge, Maryland.
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Notable achievements
In 2011, one of Solar Energy World's employees was recognized among the first in the nation to pass the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners Photovoltaic Technical Sales Exam.
In 2012, the company installed the 40-panel SunPower solar power system on the first ZeroHouse 2.0 by KB Home on the East Coast, in Waldorf, Maryland. This same year, Solar Energy World received the Angie's List Super Service Award, and was listed as a Top 500 Remodeler by Qualified Remodeler Magazine (#53), and a Top 100 Solar Contractor by Solar Power World (#42).
Solar Energy World is certified as a Premier SunPower Installer by SunPower Corporation, and is listed as an Energy Star partner.
Solar Energy World continues to win accolades and awards from GuildQuality http://www.guildquality.com/blog/2016-guildmaster-award-winners/, Angie's List http://www.solarenergyworld.com/2013/12/23/solar-energy-world-earns-esteemed-2013-angies-list-super-service-award/, Solar Reviews http://www.solarenergyworld.com/2013/11/14/solar-energy-world-recognized-2013-solarreviews-pre-screened-solar-pro/, and the Better Business Bureau http://www.bbb.org/greater-maryland/business-reviews/solar-energy-system-design-and-installation/solar-energy-world-in-elkridge-md-90166184#sealclick
Notable installations
- Soccer Dome II in Harmans, Maryland
- Belisimo's Ristorante in Finksburg, Maryland
- Glebar Precision Grinding in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Educational initiatives
Beginning in April 2010, Solar Energy World held the "40 Days of Earth Day" video contest for children and teens. Participants created videos about what Earth Day meant to them, and posted them on YouTube for voting. The winner, Bryn Mawr Little School, was awarded a $2,500 grand prize.
In 2012, the company again worked with schools for Earth Day events. Students from the Eagle Cove School in Pasadena, Maryland and St. Joseph School in Cockeysville, Maryland watched an educational presentation, and built and raced solar powered model cars for a prize.
Solar Energy World regularly holds Solar 101 Workshops http://www.solarenergyworld.com/for-home/attend-our-solar-workshop/ for homeowners to teach them about solar power, and the costs and incentives.
References
External links
- Solar Energy World Official Site
- "A New ZeroHouse in Waldorf, Maryland"
- "VIDEO: Racing Toward Solar Energy"
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